Civic Theatre: 1100 Third Ave., San Diego. Opened in January 1965, the 2,940-seat theater is the region’s largest and most-attended performing arts venue, bringing in the talent from opera, classical music, dance, comedy, contemporary music and Broadway. “Shrek The Musical,” July 5-10. Tickets: $17.50-$86.50. Matinee and evening performances. (619) 570-1100.

House of Blues: 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego. Home to the Bead Wall, an entire wall covered in Mardi Gras beads from New Orleans. “Buy 91X Presents Face to Face With Strung Out, Blitzkid and The Darlings,” 7:30 p.m. June 28. Tickets: $30-$35. (619) 299-2583 or houseofblues.com.

Lyceum Theatre: 79 Horton Plaza, San Diego. The 18th annual Lipinsky Family San Diego Jewish Arts Festival. June 6, 12 and 13. Tickets: $18-$25 or $50 all three shows. (619) 544-1000 or sdrep.org.

Maritime Museum of San Diego: 1492 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego. The museum comprises one of the finest collections of historic ships in the world, including the world’s oldest active sailing ship, Star of India. Also, exhibits, characters in period dress and excursions on San Diego Bay. Admission: $8-$14; children 5 and under are free. (619) 234-9153.

Museum of Contemporary Art: 1100 and 1001 Kettner Blvd. (between Broadway and B Street), San Diego. Two locations with an international reputation for its permanent collection. Also offered are exhibitions, lectures and performances. Adjacent to the museum is the Joan & Irwin Jacobs Building and the David C. Copley Building, at 1100 Kettner Blvd., providing another cultural venue and allowing the museum to serve more visitors with contemporary art exhibitions and educational programs for all ages. Admission: $5-$10, free on the third Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. (858) 454-3541 or mcasd.org.

The New Children’s Museum: 200 W. Island Ave., San Diego. The three-story building has art galleries, art classes and hands-on studios, an education center, birthday party rooms, a retail store and a cafe. There is an adjacent public park. Admission: $5-$10; children under 1, free. (619) 233-8792 or thinkplaycreate.org

Petco Park: The San Diego Padres play home games at Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd. The season ends in September. Tickets are $10 to $71. Ticket and general information: (619) 795-5000 or padres.com.

Santa Fe Depot: 1050 Kettner Blvd., San Diego. (619) 239-9021. Otherwise known as the Amtrak Train Station, the Santa Fe Depot has been a bustling hub since 1915. The station, which almost met the wrecking ball in 1971, has daily departures and arrivals. The Depot provides Amtrak train service, The Coaster commuter train service and access to the San Diego Trolley.

Seaport Village: 849 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego. This shopping, dining and entertainment complex on San Diego Bay features 71 specialty stores, restaurants and cafes. A quarter-mile boardwalk offers excellent views of sailboats and Navy ships. The 1895 Looff Carousel features 54 animals, 13 of which are menagerie animals, and two horse-drawn chariots. Entertainment and activities are offered. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Restaurants have extended hours. Holiday hours vary. First two hours of parking are $1 with purchase and $4 per hour thereafter. (619) 235-4014 or seaportvillage.com.

Spreckels Theatre: 121 Broadway Ave., San Diego. Opened Aug. 23, 1912, it was inaugurated with rave reviews for its beauty, architecture and acoustics. The theater is also a popular location for film, television and still photography. (619) 234-8397 or spreckels.net.